Oct. 21, 2011 - According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s September 2011 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in September compared to September 2010. All four major printing-writing grades posted decreases compared to last September.

The American Forest & Paper Association (www.afandpa.org) is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners.